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Bimonthly vs Biennial - What's the difference?

bimonthly | biennial |

As adjectives the difference between bimonthly and biennial

is that bimonthly is occurring once every two months; bimestrial while biennial is happening every two years.

As nouns the difference between bimonthly and biennial

is that bimonthly is a publication that is published on a bimonthly basis while biennial is a plant that requires two years to complete its life-cycle, germinating and growing in its first year, then producing its flowers and fruit in its second year, after which it usually dies.

As an adverb bimonthly

is once every two months; bimestrially.

bimonthly

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Occurring once every two months; bimestrial
  • Twice every month; semimonthly.
  • His bimonthly appointment was almost due.

    Adverb

    (-)
  • once every two months; bimestrially
  • Twice every month; semimonthly.
  • They checked on his progress bimonthly .

    Usage notes

    Because of the ambiguity of this word, it is best to avoid it. Instead, use twice a month'' or ''every two months as appropriate. Also see biweekly.

    Noun

    (bimonthlies)
  • A publication that is published on a bimonthly basis.
  • We have to get the report done. If the boss doesn't get his bimonthly he'll scream.

    biennial

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Happening every two years.
  • Lasting for two years.
  • See also

    * biennium * biennially * biannual * semiannual

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A plant that requires two years to complete its life-cycle, germinating and growing in its first year, then producing its flowers and fruit in its second year, after which it usually dies.
  • See also

    * annual * perennial